Thermal Physics Tutorials with Python Simulations

This book provides an accessible introduction to thermal physics with computational approaches that complement the traditional mathematical treatments of classical thermodynamics and statistical mechanics.

Autorentext

Taejoon Kouh is a Professor of Nano and Electronic Physics at Kookmin University, Republic of Korea.

Minjoon Kouh is a Professor of Physics and Neuroscience at Drew University, USA.

Inhalt
Chapter 1. Calculating pi. Chapter 2. Kinetic Theory of Gas. Chapter 3. Velocity Distribution. Chapter 4. Thermal Processes. Chapter 5. Premise of Statistical Mechanics. Chapter 6. Revisiting Ideal Gas. Chapter 7. Revisiting Thermal Processes. Chapter 8. Entropy, Temperature, Energy, and Other Potentials. Chapter 9. Two-State System. Chapter 10. Specific Heat. Chapter 11. Random and Guided Walks. Appendix. Epilogue.